By The Weekly Edge desk ·
MEF reported that lottery and other gaming receipts fell 9.9% in January–May 2026, Agimeg reported. Overall tax and social-contribution receipts increased 3.7% over the same period.
Gaming receipts declined despite growth in overall tax and social-contribution revenues.
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